December weather forecastTomhicken, PA

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Tomhicken, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and an average high of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C). Tomhicken records an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Tomhicken, in December, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 111.5 rainfall days, and 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. In Tomhicken, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.5 days and aggregates up to 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Tomhicken, the average sunshine in December is 3.9h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Tomhicken, is 37.2°F (2.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

In Tomhicken, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

In December, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Tomhicken, during December, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Tomhicken, Pennsylvania, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

In Tomhicken, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.9h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Tomhicken, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tomhicken, PA

  • Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Tomhicken, PA

  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tomhicken, PA

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Tomhicken, PA

  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Tomhicken, PA

  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Tomhicken, PA

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tomhicken, PA

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tomhicken, PA

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tomhicken, PA

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tomhicken, PA

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Tomhicken, PA

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Tomhicken, PA

  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Tomhicken, PA

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).